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The Indianapolis Star (Indiana) "Given that she has a high-profile role with the company and that this is a company that could…
Feb 14, 2006E-Loan co-founder Chris Larsen's online marketplace matches lenders and borrowers. Banks and "payday" outfits alike will be watching closelyBusinessWeek Online Some consumer…
Feb 14, 2006Agence France Presse Selling 'cool' stuff isn't 'cool' if the stuff doesn't work as advertised and Apple fails to comply with its…
Feb 14, 2006Governor's overhaul plan is getting good poll numbers as rivals offer their own versions.Sacramento Bee "There's a lot of concern that this…
Feb 12, 2006SAN JOSE, CA -- A consumer group has sued Apple Computer Inc., alleging the iPod nano player is defective because its screen…
Feb 12, 2006The San Diego Union Tribune "The devil is in the details; that's why people's eyes glaze over when they hear the term…
Feb 11, 2006Sacramento Bee The Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights had also suggested the lower federal price as a condition of…
Feb 11, 2006INSTITUTE'S BOARD TO CONSIDER SHARING 25% OF PROCEEDS FROM RESEARCHThe San Jose Mercury News John Simpson of the Foundation for Taxpayer and…
Feb 10, 2006A panel votes today on what the lowest price really means.Sacramento Bee "I'm not comfortable that what they're calling for is the…
Feb 10, 2006Consumer Group Says Apple Must Fix Problem, Give Refunds to Unhappy Customers Apple Computer's iPod Nano music player, marketed for its sleek…
Feb 10, 2006Draft Rules Lack Enforcement; Need Provision to Block Unfair Pricing The proposed intellectual property (IP) rules incorporate some recommendations from the Foundation…
Feb 10, 2006Farm bureau says state proposal would cost drivers in rural areas more; consumer group backs planThe Fresno Bee (California) Doug Heller with…
Feb 9, 2006The Baltimore Sun Some experts believe the gigantic profits result not from chance but from limited refining capacity -- possibly deliberate --…
Feb 9, 2006Good Government Task Force boosts controversial campaign finance law, gets mayor's supportPasadena Weekly These changes, said Measure B proponent Carmen Balber, are…
Feb 9, 2006Good Drivers and Motorists With Low Annual Mileage Will See Benefits of Rules to Increase Impact of Driving Record on Insurance Premiums…
Feb 9, 2006Task force hashes out anti-corruption planPasadena Star-News Carmen Balber, a consumer advocate with the watchdog group, said she opposes the exemption for…
Feb 8, 2006Susan Kennedy now also is head campaigner The San Francisco Chronicle "What's amazing is that you've got a situation where Schwarzenegger has…
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